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2009 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 16 · #48 overall

Darcel McBath Texas Tech Draft

Darcel McBath was drafted No. 48 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. 37 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value

Overall pick
#48
Round
2
Draft class
2009
NFL games
37
Career AV
337th at Texas Tech

The pick

How Darcel McBath came off the board in 2009.

Drafted by

Denver Broncos

Rd 2, Pick 16 · #48 overall · AFC West

Full 2009 draft class (256 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
College
Texas Tech Big 12 at the draft
Measurables
6'0" · 198 lbs
Pre-draft board
No. 101 prospect69.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

37 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value

Games played
37
Career approximate value
337th among Texas Tech picks
AV with the drafting club
267% of career value
Final season
20123 years after the draft

Around pick 48

Who came off the board on either side of Darcel McBath.

#46 Connor Barwin DE · HOU Cincinnati · 1× Pro Bowl #47 Mike Mitchell DB · LV Ohio #49 Max Unger C · SEA Oregon · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl #50 Mohamed Massaquoi WR · CLE Georgia

Texas Tech in the 2009 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#10 Michael Crabtree WR · SF Texas Tech #78 Louis Vasquez G · LAC Texas Tech · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl #120 Brandon Williams DE · DAL Texas Tech

Other DB picks from Texas Tech

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#133 Marcus Coleman DB · NYJ · 1996 Texas Tech #89 Carl Carter DB · ARI · 1986 Texas Tech #161 Lemuel Stinson DB · CHI · 1988 Texas Tech #21 Ted Watts DB · LV · 1981 Texas Tech #33 Roland Mitchell DB · BUF · 1987 Texas Tech #220 Tate Randle DB · MIA · 1982 Texas Tech

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Darcel McBath in the 2009 NFL Draft

Darcel McBath is a Defensive back out of Texas Tech selected No. 48 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2009 NFL Draft. 37 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Texas Tech has produced 89 NFL draft picks since 1980.

Where this data comes from

Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Darcel McBath drafted?

Darcel McBath was selected No. 48 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 16). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/darcel-mcbath.

What college did Darcel McBath play for?

Darcel McBath played college football at Texas Tech in the Big 12. See every Texas Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-tech-red-raiders.

How did Darcel McBath's NFL career turn out?

37 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/darcel-mcbath.